Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm
This Fujifilm lens is highly praised for its sharpness, image quality, and versatility. Users love it as a kit lens, noting it pairs well with cameras like the X-S20 and X-T30. The compact size and constant aperture are standout features, though some find it heavier than expected.
Pros
- Sharp and crisp images
- Compact size
- Constant aperture
- Good image stabilization
- Versatile zoom range
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
